This week, Nils explains what building control matters are and how the process works when carrying out building works such as extensions. Sam then discusses a whistleblowing tribunal case, focusing particularly on how large tribunal awards are calculated.

Key Takeaways:

• Building control approvers (formerly approved inspectors) play a key role in ensuring building works comply with building regulations and safety requirements.
• To appoint a private building control approver, an Initial Notice must be submitted to the local authority.
• Local authorities have five days to reject an Initial Notice on specific statutory grounds - if no response is issued in time, the notice is automatically accepted.
• Building control approvers inspect works throughout the project and issue a Final Certificate confirming compliance with building regulations.
• A whistleblowing tribunal case resulted in a £150,000 award, including loss of earnings, injury to feelings, and tax-related compensation.
• Injury to feelings awards are not normally available in unfair dismissal claims, but may be awarded where detriment claims linked to whistleblowing succeed.
• Employers should take health and safety disclosures seriously, as mishandling whistleblowing complaints can significantly increase legal and financial risk.

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Chapters:

(⁠⁠00:00⁠⁠) Introduction

(⁠⁠00:25) What's in Your Inbox?

(⁠⁠00:30) Building Control Matters

(⁠⁠04:19) Breaking Down a £150k Remedy in a Whistleblowing Case

(11:20) Out the Office!